FOOD SAFETY ALERT: Second Fresh Express Recall in last 60 days
FOOD SAFETY ALERT: Second Fresh Express Recall in last 60 days July 15, 2010 The second recall in less than two months for Fresh Express bagged salad products. The recall for the romaine lettuce salad products was issued on July 14 for the potential of being contaminated with E.coli. (product list below) A positive result for E. coli O157:H7 in a random sample test of a single Hearts of Romaine salad conducted by the FDA. The recalled Fresh Express bagged salads were sold in the following states: Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Nebraska, Montana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nevada, Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In May, a number of Fresh Express bagged salad products were recalled due to salmonella contamination. Check your refrigerator for Fresh Express salad products. The bagged salads in the July 14 recall have the “use by” dates of July 8-12 and an “S” in the product codeInformation from the FDA: No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. Fresh Express customer service representatives have already contacted a majority of retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce. E. coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include severe and often bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting. Consumers who may experience these symptoms should consult a doctor. Retailers and Consumers who have any remaining expired product should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and Consumers with questions may call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 (800) 242-5472, Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 8 p.m., Pacific Time. Fresh Express Bagged Salad Recall This recall continues at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm219057.htm Eat Cleaner All Natural Food Wash Spray and Rinse for Fruit,Vegies,Seafood and Poultry
